David Harmes
@davidharmes.bsky.social
Gen X. Girl dad. Co-founder Midtown Radio.
Kitchener-Waterloo-Ontario-Canada. 🇨🇦
Kitchener-Waterloo-Ontario-Canada. 🇨🇦
“Every company should have a defence strategy.”
A fighting chance: How Canada can beef up its defences and grow its economy at the same time
With a generational increase in spending and a NATO target to hit, here’s what a modern defence economy could look like
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December 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“Every company should have a defence strategy.”
“The fundamental logic of charging for time spent rather than value delivered is becoming increasingly untenable.”
Say Goodbye to the Billable Hour, Thanks to AI — The Wall Street Journal
With AI taking over their grunt work, lawyers and other professionals may have to charge for outcomes rather than time spent
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December 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
“The fundamental logic of charging for time spent rather than value delivered is becoming increasingly untenable.”
“The order comes despite Trump's ‘America-first’ trade policy and as he pursues a protracted trade war to poach jobs and plants from the Canadian steel, manufacturing and automotive sectors.”
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm — The Canadian Press
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a
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December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“The order comes despite Trump's ‘America-first’ trade policy and as he pursues a protracted trade war to poach jobs and plants from the Canadian steel, manufacturing and automotive sectors.”
“The United States has been amassing military forces and assets in the region since August.”
Here are the Caribbean allies helping the U.S. against Venezuela — The Washington Post
The Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago are hosting U.S. forces and facilities. Grenada is considering it.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“The United States has been amassing military forces and assets in the region since August.”
“The term dates back to 1956, when American sociologists observed TV viewers engaging in ‘para-social’ relationships with on-screen personalities.”
Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year — BBC News
Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“The term dates back to 1956, when American sociologists observed TV viewers engaging in ‘para-social’ relationships with on-screen personalities.”
“Like all great works of art, the portrait asks as many questions as it answers. For instance: How did such a farcical disaster befall the most powerful office in the world?”
Opinion | No 'official' portrait could capture Donald Trump's presidency like this one does — Toronto Star
Next to the scene of collapse around him, the President of the United States cuts a solitary and disdainful figure.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
“Like all great works of art, the portrait asks as many questions as it answers. For instance: How did such a farcical disaster befall the most powerful office in the world?”
“The mobilization initiative prompted support from some members of the public, but the overall sentiment appeared to be one of ridicule.”
Top soldier has second thoughts about recruiting public servants for reserves — Ottawa Citizen
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan had faced public backlash and questions about her plan.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“The mobilization initiative prompted support from some members of the public, but the overall sentiment appeared to be one of ridicule.”
“The army we have is not the army we need.”
From Ukraine, the lesson is clear: adaptation matters. Lieutenant General Michael Wright speaks to Wesley Wark about his plan to “flood the zone” and harness bottom-up drone innovation across the Canadian Army. thewalrus.ca/canadian-army-to...
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“The army we have is not the army we need.”
“It is a gift to live in a place where such a trivial thing meant so much to so many. For 29 remarkable days in October (and November) they made us feel like we were in something together.”
Congrats on the loss, Toronto. It was a masterpiece
It’s easy to focus on the little things after a loss as heartbreaking as this one, but the Blue Jays played one of the greatest games of baseball ever
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November 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“It is a gift to live in a place where such a trivial thing meant so much to so many. For 29 remarkable days in October (and November) they made us feel like we were in something together.”
I appreciate seeing local ads on the Sportsnet feed tonight. Good, basic information about local organizations.
November 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I appreciate seeing local ads on the Sportsnet feed tonight. Good, basic information about local organizations.
“What we’re dealing with is a happy marriage of medium and message. The sounds and rhythms of baseball just mesh organically with the technology of radio broadcasting.”
The curious romance of baseball on the radio endures against all odds
The sport and the medium complement each other, like an old couple on a porch swing
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October 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“What we’re dealing with is a happy marriage of medium and message. The sounds and rhythms of baseball just mesh organically with the technology of radio broadcasting.”
A masterclass in earned media. 🙌
What did Reagan actually say about tariffs? Read the transcript of his 1987 address — The Canadian Press
The latest storm in Canada's tense trade negotiations with the United States
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October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A masterclass in earned media. 🙌
The ‘90s: “Those were the days a U.S. president would apologize for something.”
Opinion | There's one massive similarity between these World Series-bound Blue Jays and the 1992 version. It starts with the flag — Toronto Star
The Blue Jays' first World Series appearance came as a relief after a handful of heartbreaking playoff failures. This year's version came from left field by a team coming off a last-place finish. But ...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The ‘90s: “Those were the days a U.S. president would apologize for something.”
“Impact funds have gained more attention in recent years as some investors around the world became wary of the environmental, social and governance field amid concerns about of greenwashing, and exaggerating environmental benefits.”
Concordia University invests $25-million in social impact fund
The money is going into Realize Fund I, which was set up through Rally Assets with seed money from the federal government to help the country meet UN goals
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October 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Impact funds have gained more attention in recent years as some investors around the world became wary of the environmental, social and governance field amid concerns about of greenwashing, and exaggerating environmental benefits.”
A good case for supporting the cultural industries in Canada. 🇨🇦
Why we’re blowing a generational moment for Canadian culture
We’re checking the origins of our groceries, but where’s the love for the sector that truly defines who we are?
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October 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A good case for supporting the cultural industries in Canada. 🇨🇦
Brand identity politics.
‘The worst of all time’: Trump rails against ‘super bad’ Time magazine cover — Guardian US
Despite the glowing story, the cover earned the ire of the US president with criticism of his appearance
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October 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Brand identity politics.
“This is an evolving and escalating campaign. Things are happening now that would have been unthinkable a few short years ago, because Russia is achieving the steady normalization of the ways in which it causes damage and harms and costs to European countries.”
Russian drones over Europe could be a ‘psyop’ – or preparations for a wider war
Analysts say the Kremlin already sees itself as being in a low-intensity war with the West
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October 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
“This is an evolving and escalating campaign. Things are happening now that would have been unthinkable a few short years ago, because Russia is achieving the steady normalization of the ways in which it causes damage and harms and costs to European countries.”
“In a world where democracy is in retreat…”
María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, wins Nobel Peace Prize — The Washington Post
The Nobel Prize committee recognized María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, for fighting for democracy in her country.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
“In a world where democracy is in retreat…”
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Keystone XL being back in the news is a reminder that no debate in Canadian politics ever really ends.
October 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Keystone XL being back in the news is a reminder that no debate in Canadian politics ever really ends.
“Experts have speculated that the ship was used to launch drones that caused mayhem by shutting down infrastructure, leading to increasing military patrols. The tactic represents a new front in Russia’s growing hybrid war against European allies of Ukraine.”
Tracked: Russia’s drone mothership causing mayhem around Europe — The Telegraph
Tanker seized off France is believed to have been used for ‘hybrid war’ attacks in Denmark and Germany
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October 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“Experts have speculated that the ship was used to launch drones that caused mayhem by shutting down infrastructure, leading to increasing military patrols. The tactic represents a new front in Russia’s growing hybrid war against European allies of Ukraine.”
Nice to see “None” in a respectable 3rd place.
"What swear word do you say the most?"
Fuck: 41%
Shit/Merde: 22%
Damn/Maudit: 4%
Tabarnak: 2%
God: 2%
Christ/Jesus: 2%
Calice: 1%
Bitch: 1%
Hell: 1%
None: 17%
Research Co / July 2, 2025 / n=1001 / Online
Fuck: 41%
Shit/Merde: 22%
Damn/Maudit: 4%
Tabarnak: 2%
God: 2%
Christ/Jesus: 2%
Calice: 1%
Bitch: 1%
Hell: 1%
None: 17%
Research Co / July 2, 2025 / n=1001 / Online
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Nice to see “None” in a respectable 3rd place.
“The goal of this new agency is to equip the Canadian Armed Forces at the “speed of relevancy”.
Ottawa launches Defence Investment Agency to streamline procurement
New agency will oversee procurements valued at $100-million or more
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October 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“The goal of this new agency is to equip the Canadian Armed Forces at the “speed of relevancy”.
“It’s something I would expect from a captain or a major.”
Hundreds of Generals Try to Keep a Straight Face — The Atlantic
Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“It’s something I would expect from a captain or a major.”
“The directive did not offer a reason for the gathering next Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers at the Marine Corps base in Quantico.”
U.S. Defence Secretary abruptly summons military commanders to Virginia meeting
Hundreds of generals and admirals have been called to a meeting next week, though the directive did not offer a reason
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“The directive did not offer a reason for the gathering next Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers at the Marine Corps base in Quantico.”
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They're turning people away at packed Toronto launch event for @avilewis.ca for NDP leader campaign tonight at Tranzac club. Very encouraging. I've known and respected Avi for decades and he would make an excellent prime minister. An accomplished communicator with exciting ideas, how's his French?
September 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
They're turning people away at packed Toronto launch event for @avilewis.ca for NDP leader campaign tonight at Tranzac club. Very encouraging. I've known and respected Avi for decades and he would make an excellent prime minister. An accomplished communicator with exciting ideas, how's his French?